Originally Posted by
IcePack
Yes agreed it is, but going back to the early 90’s I can remember the AB trainers telling us this fact, when we all wanted a/p off a/t off. We were instructed to to “always” keep the a/t on. This was also because of the variable target speed. (Ground speed mini)
Your information is coming straight from the horse's mouth. That same horse also said you couldn't stall the plane.
I've had the AT off on windy days where GS mini has adjusted the speed all the way down final. I didn't find it particularly difficult. I'm scanning the ASI anyway- if I'm now a few kt behind the new Vapp, add a bit more power.
I think we sometimes confuse what automation can do with what it must do.